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WINNIPEG | OTTAWA | EDMONTON | REGINA [email protected] www.pra.ca FRANÇOIS DUMAINE, LLL, MA, CE Partner [email protected] François Dumaine is a Partner with PRA and directs the Ottawa office. Over the course of his career, he has designed and managed numerous program evaluations and other research assignments for federal and provincial governments, as well as for non- profit organizations. These projects address various dimensions of justice, education, official languages, Aboriginal communities, and social programs. François is bilingual in French and English. François possesses experience with a range of research methodologies. He has designed dozens of logic models and evaluation frameworks, conducted key informant interviews, and facilitated focus groups, workshops and forums all in both official languages. He has also written document, literature, and data reviews, synthesizing findings in final reports. Furthermore, over the years, François has travelled extensively in all regions of the country and has had the opportunity to address and discuss public policy issues with government officials, community organizations, and program beneficiaries and clients. With decades of experience in research and evaluation, François offers clients effective and considered support, high-quality data analysis, and clear presentation of findings. He is a seasoned evaluator whose expertise is an invaluable asset to any assignment. Areas of Expertise Program evaluation Framework design Policy design and development Design of large federal evaluations In-depth interviews and focus groups Extensive document and literature reviews Instrument design Education and Professional Designations LL L (Civil Law) University of Ottawa MA (Political Science) Carleton University Credentialed Evaluator (CE) Professional Experience 2004present PRA Inc. (Partner) 20002004 PRA Inc. (Senior Research Manager) 19962000 PGF/GTA Research (Director) 19931996 National Anti-Poverty Organization (Assistant Executive Director) 19891993 Federation of Francophone and Acadian Communities of Canada (Legal Counsel) 1992 Faculty of Common Law, University of Ottawa (Summer Session Instructor) Memberships, Affiliations and Awards Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) American Evaluation Association Karl Boudreault Award for Leadership in Evaluation, National Capital Chapter of CES Service to the Canadian Evaluation Society Award Past President of CES Member of the Barreau du Québec

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WINNIPEG | OTTAWA | EDMONTON | REGINA

[email protected] www.pra.ca

FRANÇOIS DUMAINE, LLL, MA, CE Partner

[email protected]

François Dumaine is a Partner with PRA and directs the Ottawa office. Over the course of his career, he has designed and managed numerous program evaluations and other research assignments for federal and provincial governments, as well as for non-profit organizations. These projects address various dimensions of justice, education, official languages, Aboriginal communities, and social programs. François is bilingual in French and English.

François possesses experience with a range of research methodologies. He has designed dozens of logic models and evaluation frameworks, conducted key informant interviews, and facilitated focus groups, workshops and forums — all in both official languages. He has also written document, literature, and data reviews, synthesizing findings in final reports. Furthermore, over the years, François has travelled extensively in all regions of the country and has had the opportunity to address and discuss public policy issues with government officials, community organizations, and program beneficiaries and clients.

With decades of experience in research and evaluation, François offers clients effective and considered support, high-quality data analysis, and clear presentation of findings. He is a seasoned evaluator whose expertise is an invaluable asset to any assignment.

Areas of Expertise

Program evaluation

Framework design

Policy design and development

Design of large federal evaluations

In-depth interviews and focus groups

Extensive document and literature reviews

Instrument design

Education and Professional Designations

LL L (Civil Law) University of Ottawa

MA (Political Science) Carleton University

Credentialed Evaluator (CE)

Professional Experience

2004–present PRA Inc. (Partner) 2000–2004 PRA Inc. (Senior Research Manager) 1996–2000 PGF/GTA Research (Director) 1993–1996 National Anti-Poverty Organization

(Assistant Executive Director) 1989–1993 Federation of Francophone and

Acadian Communities of Canada (Legal Counsel)

1992 Faculty of Common Law, University of Ottawa (Summer Session Instructor)

Memberships, Affiliations and Awards

Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) American Evaluation Association Karl Boudreault Award for Leadership in Evaluation, National Capital Chapter of CES Service to the Canadian Evaluation Society Award Past President of CES Member of the Barreau du Québec

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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Developing a Programming and Business Plan Association of French Speaking Jurists of New Brunswick (AJEFNB), Alberta (AJEFA) and Manitoba (AJEFM) June 21, 2013 to present

As part of the renewal of the Roadmap for Canada’s Linguistic Duality, the Department of Justice Canada has established two priorities: information and training. This realignment has forced the AJEFNB, AJEFA and AJEFM to rethink their mandate and activities. The Department of Justice Canada provides for the granting of transitional funding in 2013-2014 for the three organisations, subject to the filing of a business and programming plan covering the period 2013 to 2018. The three AJEF hired PRA to develop this plan, in order to demonstrate how the activities undertaken by the three organisations are consistent with the priorities of the department.

This project will utilize three main lines of evidence: an initial consultation, a document review and group or individual interviews. Individual final reports will be prepared for each AJEF. Each document will report on the three lines of evidence and will outline the business plan.

François is project director and is responsible for data collection and reporting.

Evaluation of the Ottawa Police Tenure Program Ottawa Police Services April 29, 2013 to present

The OPS hired PRA to conduct a comprehensive review of its Tenure Program, comprising three elements: a Process Review, assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the current Program in achieving its goals; an Impact Review evaluating the effects of the Tenure Program on OPS, its members, and the Ottawa community over the period 2008–2013; and a Strategic Review to determine the ongoing validity of the Tenure Program’s current objectives in the context of related OPS processes and programs for career planning and development.

François serves as project director. As part of this project, François was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting.

Faculty of Law Survey of Students and Lawyers University of Manitoba March 1, 2013 to present

The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law offers the opportunity for law students to enrol in certain courses that are taught in French, allowing them to improve their ability to practice in Canada’s two official languages. As part of its program assessment and monitoring activities, the Faculty of Law gathered the opinions of students regarding law courses that could be offered in French. To gather these opinions, the Faculty of Law hired PRA to administer an online survey of potential students (currently enrolled in the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg, and the Université de Saint-Boniface). PRA was responsible for the survey design, its implementation, and the reporting phase.

Francois is project manager and oversees all data collection and reporting.

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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Une étude de faisabilité pour un centre scolaire communautaire à Iroquois Falls Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario February 11, 2013 to present

The Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario (CSPNE) and the Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières (CSCDGR) have hired PRA to conduct a feasibility study for a school community centre in Iroquois Falls. The Ontario Ministry of Education provided a total of $10.7 million in funding to support this project, and financial support from Canadian Heritage will also be sought. The new school community centre will serve francophone students in the region by providing secondary school education. The centre will also offer community and cultural activities and services. The study aims to determine whether the project for the school community centre is technically feasible and economically viable.

Francois is directing and managing this project. As such, he is responsible for client liaison, survey management, facilitating public consultation meetings, data collection, and reporting.

Évaluation de trois projets visant à améliorer l’accès à des services sociaux et de santé en français au Manitoba Conseil Communauté en Santé du Manitoba February 6, 2011 to present

The Société santé en français, through the Conseil communauté en santé du Manitoba, allocated multi-year funding for the three-year period 2010–2011 to 2012–2013 to three organizations: the Société franco-manitobaine, the St. Boniface Health Centre, and St-Amant, to support them in the development of three projects that aim to improve access to social and health services in French in Manitoba. PRA was hired to conduct the evaluation of the three projects.

The methodology for this project involved a working session with the three organizations to discuss their projects and to develop an evaluation framework for each project, a document review, key informant interviews, individual project reports and a final report.

François is project manager for this project and has been responsible for all data collection activities and report writing.

Access to Justice in Both Official Languages: Improving the Bilingual Capacity of the Judiciary for Superior Courts Commissioner of Official Languages July 3, 2012 to April 15, 2013

The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL) hired PRA to conduct a study of two issues that have had a significant influence on the bilingual capacity of superior courts in provinces and territories. These issues are the selection and appointment process of judges, and the training programs accessible to judges to improve their language skills and their awareness of language rights. The main purpose of the study is to recommend means of improving the bilingual capacity of superior courts.

Francois was project director. He contributed to the design of the study and conducted key informant interviews in both official languages, and wrote the final report.

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FRANÇOIS DUMAINE (continued)

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Evaluation of the Public Law Sector Justice Canada November 15, 2011 to April 1, 2013

The Public Law Sector (PLS) provides highly specialized legal advice, litigation services and support, and support for legislative and regulatory drafting services to counsel within the Department of Justice (DOJ). In doing so, the Sector assists the Department in coordinating legal advice across government and central agencies. The purpose of this evaluation was to assess the PLS in terms of relevance (continued need, alignment with government priorities and federal roles and responsibilities) and performance (effectiveness, efficiency, and economy).

François conducted interviews and facilitated focus groups in both official languages.

Evaluation of the Tax Law Services Portfolio Justice Canada September 28, 2011 to March 11, 2013

The Tax Law Services (TLS) Portfolio was created in 1995 to provide legal services (including litigation and advisory services) in all areas of tax law to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This evaluation assessed the extent to which the TLS Portfolio provided effective and responsive legal services to the CRA. The evaluation aimed to address key issues related to: rationale and relevance (i.e., the continued need for TLS Portfolio services and their alignment with government priorities and strategic outcomes); effectiveness (i.e., the degree to which expected outcomes are being achieved); and efficiency and economy (i.e., the degree to which the most appropriate and efficient means are being employed to achieve desired outcomes).

François conducted interviews in both official languages.

Summative Evaluation of the Specific Claims Action Plan Indian and Northern Affairs Canada August 7, 2012 to February 25, 2013

Specific claims, generally, are claims made by a First Nation against the federal government, which relate to the administration of land and other First Nation assets and to the fulfillment of Indian treaties. PRA is supporting this evaluation, which is being undertaken by the Evaluation, Performance Measurement and Review Branch of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, to obtain an independent and neutral perspective on the performance of the Specific Claims Action Plan during the period 2008–2009 to 2012–2013.

As project director, Francois was involved in all aspects of the research, including client liaison, design, data collection, and reporting.

Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis of Incorporation Laws Industry Canada August 14, 2012 to January 7, 2013

Corporations Canada, a branch of Industry Canada, is the Federal body through which businesses can incorporate at the federal level. Industry Canada has contracted PRA to conduct a cross-jurisdictional analysis of incorporations regimes in Canada and internationally.

Francois directed this project and conducted interviews in both official languages.

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FRANÇOIS DUMAINE (continued)

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Evaluation of the Roadmap for Canada’s Linguistic Duality 2008–2013: Acting for the Future and the Official Languages Support Programs Canadian Heritage December 14, 2011 to January 7, 2013

This study comprises two separate, but complementary evaluations of the Roadmap for Canada’s Linguistic Duality 2008–2013: Acting for the Future (the Roadmap) and the Official Languages Support Programs (OLSPs), respectively. The Roadmap 2008–2013 is the successor to the 2003–2008 Action Plan for Official Languages. The purpose of the Roadmap is to enhance and broaden government action to support linguistic duality in Canada. This evaluation focuses mainly on progress in the implementation of recommendations issued as part of the previous summative evaluation, provides an update on evaluation issues since the last evaluation, and places special attention on new initiatives funded entirely by the Roadmap (Youth Initiatives and Cultural Development Fund).

As project director, François was involved in all aspects of the study, including the design of the evaluation, data collection (interviews and case studies), and reporting (technical and final reports).

Development of a Strategic Plan Association of French Speaking Jurists of Ontario (AJEFO) November 1 2011 to December 28 2012

The goal of this study was to examine the environment in which the Association of French Speaking Jurists of Ontario operates (AJEFO), the relevance of the organisation’s activities, the efficiency of its management structure, and potential opportunities available to the organisation at the time this was project carried out.

The methodology for this project included a document review, key informant interviews, a survey and working sessions. PRA prepared the final report which outlined the objectives of the AJEFO and an action plan for the implementation of the strategic plan.

As project director, François contributed to the design of the strategic plan, the analysis of key documents, and key informant interviews, and led the working sessions. He also contributed to the final report.

Evaluation of the Official Languages Health Contribution Program (2008-2012) Health Canada September 8, 2011 to December 3, 2012

The Official Languages Health Contribution Program consists of three mutually supporting contribution program strategies: support to health networks; training and retention of health professionals; and projects to improve access to health services. Health Canada engaged PRA to conduct the evaluation of this program.

As project director, François was involved in methodological and instrument design, data collection activities (interviews, case studies, and forum) and analysis. He also contributed to presentation of key findings and to the final report.

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FRANÇOIS DUMAINE (continued)

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Evaluation of the TV5 program Canadian Heritage February 10, 2012 to August 24, 2012

TV5 is the world's leading Francophone television network. It broadcasts French-language programming to nearly 200 countries, promoting the visibility and vitality of the French language and culture. It reaches nearly 7 million homes in Canada. The network was established more than 25 years ago through a partnership between five governments of the Francophonie: Canada, Quebec, France, Switzerland, and the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles. Canadian Heritage is conducting an evaluation of the TV5 program, spanning 2006–2007 to 2010–2011. The evaluation focuses on key issues related to the relevance of the TV5 program. This includes its relevance to the current state and foreseeable evolution of the telecommunications industry, and its performance (efficiency and economy).The department has hired PRA to conduct research and analysis of relevant literature, as well as detailed analysis of ratings and other statistics in support of this evaluation.

François served as the project director and manager. He contributed to both the literature and data review.

Strategic Planning Meeting Fédération des associations de juristes d'expression française de common law inc. (FAJEF) January 25, 2012 to July 23, 2012

A meeting with the Board of Directors of the Fédération des associations de juristes d’expression française de common law inc. (FAJEF) was organized in January 2012. This meeting aimed to explore the potential strategic directions that could be considered by the FAJEF and the AJEFs. PRA was hired to lead the discussion.

François was responsible for leading the discussion.

Evaluation of the Recruitment and Integration of French-Speaking Immigrants into Francophone Minority Communities Initiative Citizenship and Immigration Canada August 2, 2011 to July 3, 2012

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) proceeded with the evaluation of the Recruitment and Integration of French-Speaking Immigrants into Francophone Minority Communities Initiative and retained the services of PRA to complete this work. This evaluation focused on the relevance and performance of this initiative.

As project director, François was involved in client liaison and instrument design. He also conducted key informant interviews and case studies in both official languages, and contributed to data analysis, presentations, and the final report.

Evaluation Strategy for the Litigation Branch Justice Canada August 5, 2011 to April 16, 2012

The Litigation Branch is one of the specialized groups within Justice Canada that provide legal services to departments and agencies to help them meet their policy and programming priorities and advance the overall objectives of the government. To respond to the Treasury Board evaluation requirements that all direct program spending be evaluated, Justice Canada needed to develop evaluation strategies for all of its legal services. PRA was engaged to develop the evaluation strategy.

François co-facilitated the logic model workshop.

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FRANÇOIS DUMAINE (continued)

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Evaluation of the Commemorations Program National Capital Commission February 10, 2011 to April 2, 2012

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the lead federal agency responsible for approving the subject, location, and design of new commemorative works on federal lands in Canada’s Capital Region. In 2006, the NCC implemented a strategic plan and a new set of policies and procedures to guide the commemorations program, and to encourage a more balanced representation of commemoration subjects and themes within the Capital Region. The purpose of this evaluation was to examine how well the commemorations policies and program contribute to helping the NCC reach its main objectives regarding commemorations in the Capital Region, and to provide recommendations for program improvement.

François acted as project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Post-Deployment Reintegration Department of National Defence June 15, 2010 to April 2, 2012

The Department of National Defence hired PRA to provide research assistance for a project within the Individual Readiness Section at Defence Research and Development Canada, focused on assessing Canadian Forces (CF) members’ work, interpersonal, and personal experiences following an operational deployment. The overall objective of this project was to better understand the reintegration process by interviewing CF members approximately 12 months following an operational deployment to Afghanistan regarding their reintegration experiences, both positive and negative, across the personal, interpersonal, and work domains.

François conducted the French interviews for this project.

Evaluation of Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Justice Canada August 3, 2011 to February 21, 2012

The objectives of the Initiative for Access to Justice in Both Official Languages are to increase the justice system’s capacity to offer services in both official languages and to increase awareness concerning rights related to access to justice in both official languages. The Initiative manages the Fund for Access to Justice in both Official Languages. The Department of Justice Canada retained the services of PRA in order to evaluate the Initiative.

As director and co-project manager, François was involved in liaising with Justice Canada, working on methodology design, and overseeing the analysis of administrative data. He also conducted key informant interviews in both official languages, and assisted with expert panels prior to the analysis, presentations, and preparation of the final report.

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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Evaluation of the Fund for the Implementation of the Official Languages Requirements under the Contraventions Act Justice Canada August 4, 2011 to February 21, 2012

Passed in 1992 and amended I 1996, the Contraventions Act provides an alternative to the summary conviction procedure of the Criminal Code for the prosecution of certain offenses under the federal statutes and regulations. As a result of a Federal Court decision, both orders of government must ensure that the quasi-constitutional language rights of Canadians are protected by an measure taken when implementing the Contraventions Act. To support this goal, the Department of Justice established a Contraventions Act Fund, through which funds will be transferred by contribution agreements to participating provinces The Department of Justice Canada hired PRA to evaluate the Fund.

François served as the project director and manager. As such, he participated in the research design, data collection, and reporting.

Development of a Logic Model and Evaluation Framework for the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network (CPCSSN) College of Family Physicians of Canada April 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011

CPCSSN is a nationwide electronic medical record (EMR) system that serves as a central database on chronic diseases in Canada. CPCSSN collects the patient-level “de-identified” EMR data from a network of family doctors in Canada to track and report on the prevalence of chronic diseases, risk factors, and outcomes. The core idea is that information gathered and analyzed from EMRs will allow physicians to develop a better understanding of chronic diseases and lead to improved care for Canadians. Currently in Phase III of its development, CPCSSN has over 250 physician “sentinels” enrolled in the program, as well as ten practice-based research networks (PBRNs) spanning seven provinces. PRA developed the logic model and evaluation framework for CPCSSN in 2011.

François conducted interviews, participated in meetings of the evaluation advisory committee, and reviewed deliverables.

Assessment of the Digital Office Initiative Library and Archives Canada June 1, 2011 to September 26, 2011

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) supports the implementation of digital offices throughout the Government of Canada. The Digital Office initiative supports the efforts of LAC to digitalize its collections, particularly as it relates to the Government of Canada’s documentation. LAC hired PRA to conduct a review of LAC activities in support of this initiative.

François served as project director. He was involved in all aspects of the study, including the design of the evaluation and data collection. He also prepared the final report.

Evaluation of the Service Canada College's Trainer Certification Program Service Canada December 2, 2010 to April 28, 2011

Service Canada (SC) formally launched the Trainer Certification Program (TCP) in March 2003 with the objective of certifying candidates who demonstrate they have mastered the required training competencies. Since its inception, the design of the program has evolved in response to contextual changes. In 2010, SC wanted to complete a full review of the TCP, and hired PRA to conduct an evaluation. The evaluation addressed the relevance of the program, its design and delivery, and its performance.

François acted as project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

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FRANÇOIS DUMAINE (continued)

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Evaluation Design Study of the Tax Law Services Portfolio Justice Canada September 17, 2010 to April 25, 2011

The April 2009 Treasury Board Evaluation Policy required that all direct program spending be evaluated. To respond to this new requirement, the Department of Justice hired PRA to support the development of an evaluation plan of its Tax Law Services Portfolio (TLS). This evaluation framework for Tax Law Services Portfolio (TLS) was among the first to be developed. The framework included a description of TLS, including a description of its program logic; an evaluation matrix that identified the evaluation issues and questions, along with their proposed indicators and data sources; and a proposed methodology for the evaluation.

François co-facilitated group meetings conducted as part of the evaluation design process.

Evaluation of the Strategic Plan for Settlement and Language Training under the Canada–Ontario Immigration Agreement Citizenship and Immigration Canada June 15, 2010 to April 18, 2011

The Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement (COIA) is a cooperative arrangement between Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the Province of Ontario (Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration [MCI]). Its objective is to improve the social and economic integration of immigrants to Ontario, with over $900 million over five years, to support settlement and language training programs and services delivered by the various service provider organizations throughout the province. A Strategic Plan, administered jointly by CIC and MCI, was developed in 2005 and frames the use of this funding. PRA was retained to conduct an evaluation of the Strategic Plan at the end of the five-year cycle (2010).

François served as project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Formative Evaluation of the Specific Claims Action Plan Indian and Northern Affairs Canada June 15, 2010 to March 14, 2011

In June 2007, the federal government launched the Justice At Last: Specific Claims Action Plan, in order to improve the process by which it addressed specific claims that First Nations have made against the federal government. Typically, these claims are related to the administration of land and other First Nations assets and the fulfillment of Indian Treaties. The primary purpose of this evaluation was to assess how the Action Plan has impacted the Specific Claims process and affected the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders. The evaluation was conducted by PRA under the direction of the EPMRB and with the support of an advisory committee comprising of representatives from the Specific Claims Branch and the Department of Justice Canada.

François directed this evaluation. He was involved in the design of the evaluation and in data collection (interviews, file review, and administrative data review). He also prepared the final report.

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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Evaluation of the Federal Contribution to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games Canadian Heritage March 30, 2009 to March 8, 2011

The federal government was the major contributor to the hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, involving approximately 30 federal departments and agencies whose services were deemed essential to the successful hosting of the Games. In doing so, the federal government pursued a number of objectives relating to the success of the Games themselves, and to the longer-term beneficial impacts they may have on Canadians. Canadian Heritage implemented a three-phase evaluation strategy, which included a planning study (Phase 1), an evaluation framework (Phase 2), and the evaluation (Phase 3). PRA was retained to complete all three phases.

François served as project manager. As such, he was responsible for the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Mid-Term Review of the Policy Sector Transformation Initiative Justice Canada May 31, 2010 to December 6, 2010

The Department of Justice Canada hired PRA to conduct with a mid-term review of the Policy Sector Transformation Initiative. At the heart of the Initiative is the Transformation Plan, which provides an overall strategy to strengthen the Sector’s corporate and management capacity to maintain its status as a workplace of choice. This review provided an assessment of activities that the Policy Sector had undertaken to date in relation to the Initiative. It also sought to identify any gap or need to make adjustments to this Initiative, and to help build a consensus on next steps towards its full implementation.

François directed and managed all aspects of this study. As such, he was responsible for the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Evaluation of the Contraventions Act Justice Canada January 29, 2009 to May 25, 2010

Passed in 1992 and amended in 1996, the Contraventions Act provides an alternative to the summary conviction procedure of the Criminal Code for the prosecution of certain offences under federal statutes and regulations. The Act is expected to benefit Canadians by establishing a clearer distinction between criminal and regulatory offences, by facilitating the work of enforcement officers, and by diverting some federal regulatory offences away from the court system. The Department of Justice Canada hired PRA to design and conduct an evaluation of the Contraventions Act.

François served as project director and manager. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Summative Evaluation of the Contributions to Indian Bands for Registration Administration Indian and Northern Affairs Canada May 19, 2009 to April 12, 2010

The Contributions to Indian Bands for Registration Administration is a transfer payment program mainly supporting the local administration of registration of Indians eligible for status, as well as the issuance of Certificates of Indian Status (CIS) cards to registered individuals. The summative evaluation of this Program identified achievements to date and, more specifically, was meant to inform its renewal beyond fiscal year 2009–2010. The objectives were to determine whether the Contribution remains relevant and is consistent with government priorities; to examine its success and impacts; to demonstrate accountability regarding the implementation of the Contribution; and to validate its cost-effectiveness based on population, compensable events, and funding formula.

François directed this study. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Evaluation Strategy for the Department of Justice Policy Function Justice Canada February 22, 2009 to April 5, 2010

The new Treasury Board Evaluation Policy expands evaluation requirements beyond grants and contributions to include all direct program spending. To respond to the new evaluation requirements, the Department of Justice developed an evaluation strategy for its policy function. The evaluation strategy was to provide a research plan so the Department will be able to demonstrate whether its policy work is relevant, effective, efficient, and of high quality. The objective of the evaluation strategy of the policy function was to identify and address gaps in evaluation coverage. To identify gaps and to formulate a preliminary evaluation strategy, the Evaluation Division and PRA conducted two rounds of interviews with management and senior counsel across the Department of Justice. The resulting evaluation frameworks focused on areas of the Department without evaluation coverage.

François conducted interviews and led the working sessions to develop the strategy.

Evaluation of the Emergency Management Assistance Program Indian and Northern Affairs Canada July 21, 2009 to March 1, 2010

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP) provides financial assistance to provinces and other stakeholders for the mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from human- or non-human caused disasters or accidents that threaten the health and safety of Aboriginal peoples. The objectives of the EMAP are to protect health and safety, to facilitate the timely remediation of essential infrastructure needs and to support recovery activities associated with lost persons. The Branch contracted the services of PRA to provide assistance during all stages of this evaluation process.The study evaluated the rationale, design/delivery, success, and cost-effectiveness of EMAP.

François directed this study. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Name Description Responsibilities

Design of an Organization-wide Strategy for Performance Measurement and Evaluation Parents partenaires en éducation April 7, 2009 to November 23, 2009

Following the redesign of its strategic framework and logic model in 2009, the management of Parents partenaires en education (PPE) (an association of parents’ councils in French-language school districts across Ontario) retained PRA to lead the second phase: the design of an organization-wide strategy for performance measurement and evaluation.

As project director, François was involved in the design of the performance measurement strategy.

Evaluation of the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinic Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care November 28, 2008 to November 2, 2009

This evaluation of the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics (SDNPCs) was conducted by PRA for Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MoHLTC). The purpose of the study was to identify lessons learned at the SDNPC, which were intended to help inform the roll-out of the subsequent Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics in Ontario.

François served as project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Study on Legal Dualism Justice Canada May 27, 2009 to October 13, 2009

The Department of Justice Canada developed a four-year action plan (2004–2008) relating to legal dualism (common law and civil law) and covering a range of activities, such as economic studies, promotional activities, training, and the publication of the Legal Dictionary of Property in Canada. The purpose of the study was to review activities that the Department of Justice Canada undertook as part of the implementation of this action plan.

François directed this study. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Evaluation Framework for Legal Risk Management in the Department of Justice Justice Canada January 6, 2009 to August 31, 2009

Legal risk management (LRM) involves taking actions to reduce the negative impacts that legal risks entail to the Government. LRM includes the identification, assessment, communication, reporting, prevention, mitigation, and management of legal risks. In 2008, the Department evaluated LRM. In response to one of the evaluation’s recommendations, PRA was contracted to develop an evaluation framework. This framework was to assist the Department in preparing for the next evaluation of LRM, which would focus less on implementation and more on results and the effectiveness of the changes to LRM since the 2008 evaluation

François reviewed and commented on draft reports and participated in working sessions.

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Project Name Description Responsibilities

Summative Evaluation of the Drug Treatment Court Funding Program Justice Canada September 8, 2008 to April 15, 2009

The Drug Treatment Court Funding Program (DTCFP) is a contributions funding program that provides financial support and administers funding agreements to six drug treatment court (DTC) sites that were selected through a call for proposals. The six sites include two original DTCs in Toronto and Vancouver and an additional four DTCs located in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Regina. This evaluation examined issues of relevance, design and delivery, success, and cost-effectiveness/alternatives.

François served as co-director for this project.

Evaluation of the Test Case Funding Program Indian and Northern Affairs Canada August 5, 2008 to April 13, 2009

The Test Case Funding Program (TCFP) is managed by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). The TCFP was created in 1983 to fund important Indian-related test cases which have the potential to create judicial precedents. INAC committed to evaluate the TCFP to assess its effectiveness and impact, its delivery structure and rationale. In 2008, the Department contacted PRA to assist in conducting the evaluation.

François served as the project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Canada-Wide Analysis of Official Language Needs in the Area of Justice Justice Canada November 3, 2008 to March 31, 2009

The Government of Canada’s Roadmap for Canada’s Linguistic Duality 2008-2013: Acting for the Future includes the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Fund. According to the objectives of this fund, the Department of Justice was to support training initiatives in official languages in the field of justice. PRA was retained to conduct an analysis and identify needs and priorities related to training in official languages.

François served as director and co-manager of this study. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Key informant Interview Portion of the Evaluation of the Built Environment Science and Technology Sub-sub Activity Natural Resources Canada May 19, 2008 to February 3, 2009

This study focused on the key informant interview component of Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) large-scale evaluation of its Built Environment Science and Technology Sub-sub Activity. The purpose of the evaluation was to examine the relevance, design and delivery, success and lessons learned, as well as cost-effectiveness and alternatives of the suite of Built Environment Science and Technology programs. NRCan identified a set of key informants, which included program managers, and project leaders, while PRA identified additional key informants, specifically additional government partners and external stakeholders.

François served as the project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

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Project Name Description Responsibilities

Evaluability Assessment of the Aboriginal Peoples’ Program Canadian Heritage March 8, 2008 to December 8, 2008

The Aboriginal Peoples’ Program (APP) is a federally funded program led by the Department of Canadian Heritage. The Program represents a comprehensive set of initiatives designed to assist Aboriginal peoples to increase their participation and strengthen their cultural revitalization in Canadian society. In preparation for the Summative Evaluation of the program, Canadian Heritage hired PRA to conduct an evaluability assessment of the APP. The objectives of the project were to: review program theory and rationale; examine the availability and quality of data that was to support the summative evaluation in 2009; update evaluation issues and questions, including performance indicators; and propose evaluation method options.

François directed this study. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Summative Evaluation of the Official Languages Support Programs (Évaluation sommative des Programmes d’appui aux langues officielles) Canadian Heritage June 18, 2007 to September 18, 2008

The Official Languages Support Programs together form a large-scale, $2-billion initiative over six years. This evaluation was designed to provide valuable information to assist the renewal of the support programs in 2008–2009. The evaluation was conducted over two phases: the first included a preliminary review of data sources and consultations with the client to produce an evaluation plan, while the second phase comprised the full evaluation of the programs.

François served as director and co-manager of this evaluation. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Evaluation of Legal Risk Management in the Department of Justice Justice Canada December 7, 2007 to August 13, 2008

Legal risk management involves taking actions to reduce the frequency and severity of legal problems that limit the government’s ability to meet its objectives. Recognizing that the management of legal risk has always been an inherent part of every lawyer’s work, the federal government developed the Legal Risk Management (LRM) Initiative in 1999 in order to bring a more systematic approach to identifying, mitigating, and managing legal risks. The purpose of this evaluation was to examine how legal risk management has been implemented in the Department of Justice and to assess whether the structures and processes put in place to support legal risk management contribute to the effective management of legal risk in the federal government. The results of the evaluation were used to provide strategic advice to senior management of the Department of Justice.

François served as co-director for this project.

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Formative Evaluation of the National Archival Development Program Library and Archives Canada October 17, 2007 to May 16, 2008

In 2006, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) established the National Archival Development Program (NADP) in response to the changing needs of the archival community and priority shifts within LAC. As part of its evaluation strategy, LAC hired PRA to conduct this formative evaluation in the second year of the program. The evaluation aimed to determine whether the NADP was being implemented as designed, and examined performance measurement activities of the program to determine whether appropriate performance measurement data was being collected, captured, and used.

François served as project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Evaluation and Performance Measurement Plan for the Copyright Board of Canada Copyright Board of Canada April 23, 2007 to February 6, 2008

The Copyright Board of Canada is an economic regulatory body empowered to establish royalties to be paid for the use of copyrighted works when the administration of such copyright is entrusted to a collective administration society. The Board also has the right to supervise agreements between users and licensing bodies and issues licences when the copyright owner cannot be located. As a department under the Financial Administration Act, the Board must comply with all Treasury Board accountability requirements, including those included in the Evaluation Policy. In this context, the Board hired PRA to assist in the development of an evaluation and performance measurement strategy tailored to the set of activities that the Board is undertaking.

François served as project director and manager. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Evaluation of the Justice Leaders of Tomorrow Pilot Programs Justice Canada October 31, 2007 to January 25, 2008

The Department of Justice Canada established the Justice Leaders of Tomorrow Program in 2006 to support employees at the EX M1, EX M2, LA 2A and LA 2B practitioner levels who are interested in developing their leadership and management potential in the Department. PRA was hired to conduct a series of key informant interviews as part of this evaluation.

François served as director and manager of this assignment.

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Project Name Description Responsibilities

Program Review of the Ontario Problem Gambling Prevention Program Phases II and III Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion February 7, 2007 to January 25, 2008

The Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion’s (MHP) Problem Gambling Prevention Program provides funding for the delivery of problem gambling prevention projects that include activities such as public education, marketing campaigns, the provision of training and resources for allied professionals, and other community-based programs. The primary objectives of this review were to determine whether the program activities, mandate, model, and funding effectively support the MHP’s strategies and priorities, and to identify an appropriate future role and strategy for the Problem Gambling Prevention Program within the province’s problem gambling strategy that would be consistent with the MHP’s strategies and priorities.

François served as project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Summative Evaluation of the Action Plan for Official Languages Coordination Program Canadian Heritage May 7, 2007 to November 30, 2007

The Coordination Program supports the implementation of the Action Plan for Official Languages and, more specifically, assists federal departments and agencies in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities in meeting statutory and policy requirements relating to official languages. This summative evaluation accounted for results achieved by the Coordination Program from April 2003 to June 2007, with a view to inform the future of the Coordination Program within the renewal of the Action Plan.

François served as project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Development of the Aboriginal Justice Strategy Results-Based Management and Accountability Framework Justice Canada July 16, 2007 to November 28, 2007

In accordance with Treasury Board Secretariat’s Policy on Transfer Payments, the Aboriginal Justice Directorate (AJD) of the Department of Justice Canada contracted PRA to prepare a Results-Based Management and Accountability Framework (RMAF) for the Aboriginal Justice Strategy (AJS). The RMAF included three main sections detailing the program profile, the set of expected results, as well as the monitoring and evaluation strategies.

François serves as project director and manager. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

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Summative Evaluation of the Contraventions Act Fund Justice Canada February 20, 2007 to November 10, 2007

Passed in 1992 and amended in 1996, the Contraventions Act provides an alternative to the summary conviction procedure of the Criminal Code for the prosecution of certain offenses under federal statutes and regulations. As a result of a Federal Court decision, both orders of government were required to ensure that the quasi-constitutional language rights of Canadians are protected by any measure taken when implementing the Contraventions Act. To support this goal, the Department of Justice established a Contraventions Fund, through which funds will be transferred through contribution agreements to participating provinces. As part of its performance measurement strategy, the Department of Justice Canada scheduled this summative evaluation of the Fund.

François served as the project director and manager. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Summative Evaluation of the FARE Project Centre franco-ontarien de ressources pedagogiques March 8, 2007 to November 8, 2007

The FARE project relates to the ongoing training offered to teachers working in Ontario’s French schools. Before 2001, regional structures were in place to facilitate the coordination of such training initiatives. In 2001, all 12 French school boards in Ontario joined their efforts and implemented a province-wide project, FARE (Formation du personnel à l’amélioration de la réussite scolaire des élèves), to organize and deliver training initiatives for teachers from both the elementary and secondary levels. The project includes two main components: the creation of a series of training modules and a provincial team of educational advisers who can deliver training modules and/or offer advisory support. The FARE project is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education and managed by the CFORP (Centre franco-ontarien de ressources pédagogiques). PRA was contracted by the CFORP to proceed with the summative evaluation of this project.

François served as project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Socio-economic Profiles of Francophone Communities RDÉE Canada October 13, 2006 to June 12, 2007

RDÉE Canada developed a series of socio-economic profiles of Canadian communities that include significant Francophone or Acadian communities. Using quantitative data (census data in particular) and qualitative information, these profiles focus primarily on language-related indicators. RDÉE Canada contracted PRA to develop these profiles.

François served as project director and manager.

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Project Name Description Responsibilities

Review of Problem Gambling Training in Ontario Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care October 17, 2006 to May 9, 2007

The Ministry provides funding to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) for development and delivery of training to professionals working in agencies involved in Ontario’s problem gambling and responsible gaming strategy and allied professional groups; production of comprehensive resources; and provision of clinical consultation services. The Ministry also provides $5,000 in base funding per full-time staff person in programs funded to provide problem gambling treatment services for training/education purposes. This project involved assessing the cost-effectiveness of the training format and the value added to the problem gambling treatment system and allied professionals.

François served as project director. As such, he participated in the design of the evaluation, data collection, reporting, and client liaison.

Summative Evaluation of Department of Justice Public Safety and Anti-Terrorism Initiative Justice Canada August 24, 2006 to March 31, 2007

In response to the September 11th

terrorist attacks on the United States, the Canadian government announced the Public Safety and Anti-Terrorism (PSAT) Initiative (or “the Initiative”) to support the government’s commitment to fight terrorism and address related national security and public safety concerns. In order to fulfil Treasury Board reporting requirements, the Department of Justice contracted with PRA to conduct a summative evaluation of the Department of Justice component of the PSAT Initiative. The summative evaluation built upon the 2005 formative evaluation, which focused on the issues of design, effectiveness and efficiency. It assessed the relevance, success, and cost-effectiveness of the Department of Justice’s contribution to the PSAT Initiative as well as the effectiveness of the performance measurement system in documenting outcomes.

Francois served as co-project manager and was responsible for key informant interviews and oversight on the iCase monitoring data.

Summative Evaluation of the Aboriginal Justice Strategy Justice Canada July 13, 2006 to March 29, 2007

In 1996, largely in response to the Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal People, the federal government launched the Aboriginal Justice Strategy (AJS). In 2002–2003, the federal government renewed the AJS funding for a period of five years. The AJS supports community-based justice programs (e.g., diversion, alternative measures, community sentencing, mediation), training and development initiatives, self-government capacity building initiatives (as they related to the administration of justice), and outreach and partnership initiatives (formally the Aboriginal Justice Learning Network).

François served as the project manager.

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Project Name Description Responsibilities

Evaluation Framework for the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development June 29, 2006 to November 8, 2006

The Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business attempts to ensure that a minimum percentage of federal procurement is directed to Aboriginal businesses. PRA completed three planning studies over a decade to support the evaluation of this initiative. The four central issues for the summative evaluation of the PSAB were its continued rationale/relevance; its design and delivery, particularly the eligibility criteria and reporting and compliance mechanisms; its impact; and its cost-effectiveness, strengths, and weaknesses.

François served as senior associate and was directly involved in the design, data collection, and reporting stages of this study.

Formative Evaluation of the Initiatives to Foster Immigration to Francophone Minority Communities Citizenship and Immigration Canada May 9, 2006 to September 8, 2006

The federal Action Plan for Official Languages, launched in 2003, provided Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) with $9 million over five years to implement initiatives that promote the selection, recruitment, reception, and integration of francophone immigrants within francophone minority communities. CIC implemented five initiatives within this strategy, including promotional activities abroad, provincial nominees, activities to promote awareness within francophone communities, pilot projects to increase communities’ capacity to receive and integrate francophone immigrants, and planning and cooperation mechanisms. CIC contracted PRA to conduct the formative evaluation of these initiatives.

François served as project director. As such, he was involved in the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Evaluation Strategy for the Legal Risk Management Initiative Justice Canada March 8, 2006 to May 31, 2006

The Department of Justice Canada contracted PRA to develop a plan to carry out the evaluation of the government-wide legal risk management system. The evaluation plan clarified the program logic, provided an evaluation methodology (with indicators and data sources), and included data collection instruments and an estimated timeline and budget to conduct the evaluation.

François served as the project director and manager. As such, he conducted the interviews, reviewed relevant documents, and prepared the evaluation strategy report.

Review of Ontario’s Problem Gambling Treatment System Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care October 4, 2005 to April 21, 2006

This review examined the treatment component of Ontario’s problem gambling initiative and the system implemented to deliver treatment services from 47 agencies across Ontario. It also sought to describe the state of the current system and offer recommendations for the future.

François managed this project. As such, he was involved in the design of the review, data collection, reporting, and client liaison.

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Project Name Description Responsibilities

Mid-Term Evaluation of the Contraventions Act Fund Justice Canada March 3, 2005 to March 10, 2006

The Contraventions Act provides an alternative to the summary conviction procedure of the Criminal Code for the prosecution of certain offenses under federal statutes and regulations. As a result of a Federal Court decision, both orders of government must ensure that the quasi-constitutional language rights of Canadians are protected by any measure taken when implementing the Contraventions Act. To support this goal, the Department of Justice established a Contraventions Fund, through which funds are transferred by contribution agreements to participating provinces. In accordance with the RMAF prepared for the Contraventions Fund, a mid-term evaluation needed to be completed.

François served as the project director and manager. As such, he was involved in the design of the evaluation, data collection, reporting, and client liaison.

Evaluation of the First Nations Policing Policy Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada June 13, 2005 to January 25, 2006

In June 1991, the federal Cabinet authorized the First Nations Policing Policy and Program (FNPP) and approved $116.8 million in incremental funding over five years to implement the policy and program. At that time, the federal government transferred responsibility for First Nations policing from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development to Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada. The Aboriginal Policing Directorate (APD) is responsible for the policy framework and program. The federal government introduced the FNPP in response to concerns of ad hoc policing arrangements, inconsistent funding, and escalating costs. The policy acknowledges various policing delivery models. It also provides a general framework of legislative, fiscal, operational roles and responsibilities and funding parameters to guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of the policy and the program.

The evaluation assisted the APD in determining the success of the FNPP in achieving its intended results. It was also intended to enable Treasury Board to make informed decisions on future program funding.

Francois conducted two of the site visits in Quebec.

Evaluation of the Nurse Practitioners Demonstration Project Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care September 23, 2004 to July 11, 2005

In May 2002, the Ministry initiated the Nurse Practitioners (NP) Demonstration Project. The Ministry provided $3 million annually for three years to place up to 22 NPs in 12 underserviced communities. MOHLTC conducted the evaluation of the NP Demonstration Project to assess the project’s effectiveness in improving access to primary health care services, to evaluate the project’s design, implementation, and ongoing administration, and to identify recommendations for program improvements.

François served as project manager. As such, he participated in the design of the evaluation, data collection, reporting, and client liaison.

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Project Name Description Responsibilities

Community Case Studies Regarding Effectiveness and Sustainability of the First Nations Policing Services Public Services and Emergency Preparedness Canada August 28, 2004 to June 30, 2005

The purpose of these case studies was to undertake an in-depth study of the effectiveness and sustainability of selected self-administered police services in five of Canada’s First Nations communities. Impacts and highlights of case studies informed the evaluation of the First Nations Policing Services and its program activities.

Francois conducted two site visits in Quebec and wrote the French case study reports.

Evaluation Design for the Competition Tribunal Registry of the Competition Tribunal January 17, 2005 to March 31, 2005

The Competition Tribunal (CT) is a quasi-judicial adjudicative tribunal created in 1986 by the Competition Tribunal Act. It hears and disposes of all applications made under Part VII.1 or VIII of the Competition Act and any related matters, as well as any matter under Part IX of that Act that is the subject of a reference under subsection 124.2(2) of that Act. PRA was hired to develop a series of performance indicators and to design an evaluation plan for the Tribunal and its Registry.

François acted as project manager.

Evaluation of Ontario's Remedial Measure Program — Back on Track Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care March 25, 2004 to March 29, 2005

Any person convicted of impaired driving in Ontario on or after September 30, 1998, must participate in Ontario's remedial measure program, Back on Track. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care contracted PRA to conduct the evaluation of Back on Track to determine if the Program was meeting its goals and standards, to determine areas of improvement for the Program, and to assess the effectiveness and impact of the Program on impaired driving in Ontario.

François served as project manager. As such, he participated in the design of the evaluation, data collection, reporting, and client liaison.

Cross-Ministry Evaluation of Ontario Government French-Language Services Coordination Structures and Processes Ontario Office of Francophone Affairs October 8, 2003 to August 9, 2004

The French Language Services Act came into effect in 1989, guaranteeing the provision of provincial government services in 23 designated regions. Ministries have established various structures and mechanisms to assist in the planning, delivery, and monitoring of French-language services. This evaluation examined the mechanisms, structures, and overall design of French-language services delivery.

François served as project director.

Evaluation of the Ottawa Police Service's Community Police Centres Ottawa Police Service February 18, 2003 to March 31, 2004

The City of Ottawa includes 22 Community Police Centres (CPC) that support proactive, problem-oriented, and community-based policing. The Ottawa Police Service contracted PRA to conduct the evaluation of the CPCs, to identify how CPCs can best assist communities to meet their crime prevention and problem solving goals and to determine how to improve delivery of policing services through CPCs.

François served as project manager. As such, he was involved in the design of the evaluation, data collection, reporting, and client liaison.

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Project Name Description Responsibilities

Study on New Immigrants: Phase 2 Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada November 25, 2002 to October 6, 2003

Phase II of this project was launched in 2003, as a follow-up to Phase I. It focused on the experience of rural and semi-rural communities in Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Saskatchewan in welcoming French-speaking newcomers.

François managed this study. As such, he was responsible for the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Study on New Immigrants: Phase 1 Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada February 22, 2002 to November 8, 2002

Phase I of this project was conducted in six Canadian communities: Moncton, Ottawa, Sudbury, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver. The purpose was to assess the institutional capacity of francophone and Acadian communities in Canada to assist new immigrants who speak French in integrating into their new environment; to assess whether these new immigrants were aware of the services available in French; and to determine how various actors from both the non-profit and government sectors may further assist them.

François managed this study. As such, he was responsible for the design of the study, data collection, and reporting. He also liaised with the client.

Evaluation of the National Child Benefit for First Nations Indian and Northern Affairs Canada January 4, 2001 to December 20, 2001

This evaluation assessed the reinvestment component of the National Child Benefit (NCB) for First Nations. It included visits in 10 First Nations communities involving NCB coordinators, Chief and Council Members, and parents benefiting from the NCB initiatives.

François served as project manager and completed the site visits in First Nations communities in Québec.

Evaluation Framework for the Grants in Respect of Indian Residential Schools Indian and Northern Affairs Canada November 8, 2000 to April 16, 2001

In order to assist in the decision-making process relating to the Advance Payment Program and to satisfy Treasury Board Secretariat requirements, PRA was contracted to develop an evaluation framework to guide the evaluation of this initiative. Because this grant program assisted First Nation individuals who were victims of abuse in the residential school system, developing this evaluation framework required an approach that would be sensitive to the victims, as well as to the fact that many cases were still before the courts at the time the work was conducted.

François acted as project manager and oversaw all data collection activities.